Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-08-07T05:23:21Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2450 Biochar Research Network Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/7/2025, 5:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 2450

The bill titled "A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 24, 2025.

Congressional Summary of S 2450

Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

This bill directs the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to establish a biochar research network of not more than 20 research sites or facilities to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods, and climates to learn more about its potential to benefit agriculture, forestry, and the environment.

Eligible entities for the research network include (1) state agriculture and forestry experiment stations; and (2) research facilities of the ARS, the Forest Service, and the Departments of Energy, Commerce, and the Interior.

Biochar is created by heating biomass (e.g., wood, grass, and manure) in a low-oxygen environment and can be applied to soil to sequester carbon and improve soil health.

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Current Status of Bill S 2450

Bill S 2450 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 24, 2025. Bill S 2450 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 24, 2025. Bill S 2450's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 24, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2450

A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes.